pawniard

pawniard

Attributes

  • Species: Pawniard
  • Base Experience: 68
  • Height: 5
  • Weight: 102
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 747
  • Base Happiness: 35
  • Capture Rate: 120
  • Color: Red
  • Egg Groups: Humanshape
  • Gender Rate: 4
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 20
  • Habitat:
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Humanoid

Stats

  • HP
    45
  • Attack
    85
  • Defense
    70
  • Special Attack
    40
  • Special Defense
    40
  • Speed
    60

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Pawniard is a Dark/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Dark/Steel

Abilities:

  • Defiant: Increases the Attack stat by two stages when any stat is lowered.
  • Inner Focus: Prevents flinching.
  • Pressure (Hidden Ability): Increases the opposing Pokémon's PP usage.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Pawniard resembles a small humanoid figure clad in medieval armor.
  • It has a sharp, blade-like head that resembles a helmet with red eyes peeking through.
  • Its body is primarily black, with silver accents that mimic armor plating.
  • The arms are equipped with blades extending from the elbows, and its torso has a red, belt-like marking.
  • Its hands and feet are pointed, resembling daggers or knives.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Pawniard can often be found in dark caves or within rugged terrains, where it can hone its fighting skills.
  • It tends to live in packs led by a Bisharp, following orders with discipline.
  • Known for its aggressive nature, Pawniard constantly sharpens its blades by using them on rocks or other hard surfaces.
  • It exhibits a strong pack mentality, working cohesively with its companions during hunts.

In Battle:

  • Pawniard is known for its formidable physical attacking power and defense, making it a strong contender in battles.
  • Its combination of Dark and Steel typing gives it numerous resistances, though it remains weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves.
  • Notable moves include Iron Head, Night Slash, and Sucker Punch, which make use of its high attack stat.
  • Strategies often involve using Defiant to capitalize on stat-lowering moves from opponents, turning the tide in its favor.

Evolution:

  • Pawniard evolves into Bisharp starting at level 52.
  • In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Bisharp can further evolve into Kingambit when it defeats three other Bisharp that are holding a Leader’s Crest.

Interesting Facts:

  • The design of Pawniard is inspired by knights and medieval weaponry, with its bladed hands symbolizing its readiness for combat.
  • Despite its small size, Pawniard is feared by many Pokémon due to its relentless and strategic battle style.
  • In the Pokémon anime, Pawniard is depicted as a fierce and loyal companion, often seen participating in organized battles.
  • Its name is derived from "pawn," a reference to its role and hierarchical position in a Bisharp-led group, as well as "lizard," reflecting its reptilian attributes.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Pawniard - 624
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Bisharp - 625
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Min. Lvl 52

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Kingambit - 983
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Flavor Text Entries

  • Black: Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
  • White: They fight at Bisharp’s command. They cling to their prey and inflict damage by sinking their blades into it.
  • Black-2: Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
  • White-2: Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
  • X: Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
  • Y: Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
  • Omega-Ruby: Blades comprise this Pokémon’s entire body. If battling dulls the blades, it sharpens them on stones by the river.
  • Alpha-Sapphire: Ignoring their injuries, groups attack by sinking the blades that cover their bodies into their prey.
  • Ultra-Sun: After shredding its prey, it sharpens its blades on a stone by the river. Each Pawniard has its own favorite sharpening stone.
  • Ultra-Moon: It follows Bisharp’s orders to a tee when it attacks enemies. After slashing an opponent, Pawniard clangs both of its blades together.
  • Sword: It uses river stones to maintain the cutting edges of the blades covering its body. These sharpened blades allow it to bring down opponents.
  • Shield: A pack of these Pokémon forms to serve a Bisharp boss. Each Pawniard trains diligently, dreaming of one day taking the lead.